Apply for JGS Fellows

Call for 2018-2019 JGS Fellows

Thanks to a generous grant from the Joy of Giving Something, Inc., (JGS), Imagining America (IA) invites publicly engaged students who work with photography and/or digital media from our member institutions to apply for a 2018-2019 JGS Fellowship. Selected fellows will commit to a year-long learning exchange that includes tuition support, project support, and opportunities for professional development.

About

The goal of the JGS Fellows Program is to elevate photography and digital media as pathways for students to pursue their careers and to make a difference in their communities. The program specifically aims to support students for whom economic and family circumstances render such career pathways particularly challenging.

Proof of financial need with a federal, state, or school financial aid report for the 2018-19 academic year (See FAQ, below, for additional info);

A letter of recommendation from a faculty or staff member at your undergraduate institution, or a community organization member. Recommenders should send email letters directly to jgtruong@ucdavis.edu.

Essay Prompt

Please address at least one of the questions listed below for your essay response. Responses should reflect your creative process, personal experiences and skills you have with a community organization, and outcomes you hope to achieve by connecting your photography or digital media skills with your community work. (500 word limit)

• What motivates you to use photography or digital media in your community or public engagement?

• What was a pivotal moment that occurred for you doing this work?

• What obstacles have you faced in realizing your community or public work, and how have you continued through them?

Link to Application Click Here (Application period has passed)

Students of all majors/areas of study are welcome to apply.Submission deadline: Thursday, May 31 by the end of the day.

Please contact the program manager, Jeremy Truong, with any questions at jgtruong@ucdavis.edu.

Fellows will be announced in July. Tuition scholarships will be dispersed in two parts, half at the beginning of the fall semester, and the second half at the beginning of the spring semester.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Do I need to be a student majoring in photography or digital media to be eligible?

Undergraduate students in any major or area of study are encouraged to apply.

Do I need to be a U.S. citizen to be eligible?

No. Students are encouraged to apply regardless of their citizenship status.

How do I provide proof of financial need?

You can demonstrate need by providing a verifiable document usually by a student aid report. You can provide one of the following: